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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.0 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 944.362151 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the near- est Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is used in Canada. - Page 3 • Do not operate the mower when bare- DO NOT: foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or wear substantial foot wear. embankments. The operator could lose • Do not pull mower backwards unless footing or balance.
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Page 4: Assembly / Pre-Operation
• Never attempt to make wheel height • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. adjustments while the engine (mo tor) is Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and running. use extra caution when ser vic ing them. • Grass catcher components are sub ject •... -
Page 5: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. - Page 6 The operation of any lawn TO CONVERT TO DIS CHARG ING mower can result in foreign MOWER objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used eyes, which can result in as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or severe eye damage.
- Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- ADD OIL nol) can attract moisture which leads to Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in separation and for ma tion of acids during the engine. For type and grade of oil to storage.
- Page 8 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing effort trash.
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Page 9: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not ➀ Wheel cover items that have been subjected to adjuster (on operator abuse or negligence. To receive each wheel) full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this ➁... -
Page 10: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.6 Quarts (unleaded regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. lbs. •... - Page 11 GRASS CATCHER (If purchased as an accesssory) • The grass catch er may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for dam- age or de te ri o ra tion. Through normal use it will wear.
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Page 12: Service And Adjustments
MUFFLER CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower SPARK PLUG by scraping to remove build-up of grass Replace spark plug at the beginning of... -
Page 13: Storage
ENGINE suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi ed ENGINE SPEED service center for repair and/or ad just ment. Your engine speed has been factory set. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Do not attempt to increase engine speed engine governor, which is factory set for or it may result in personal injury. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
ENGINE EN GINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this man ual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1. - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of housing or blade 1. Set to “Higher Cut” position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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Page 16: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 18 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 1019 LABEL KIT...
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
- Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET...
- Page 22 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 498826 Short Block (Replacement 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal Engine 123K02-0015-E1) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 497465 Manifold-Intake 493279 Sump-Engine 272199 • Gasket-Intake 691160 Head-Cylinder 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold) 692249 •...
- Page 23 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12Q802-0249-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 695161 Cup/Screen Assembly 690959 Pin-Locating 690662 Nut (Flywheel) 691830 Gear-Timing 802574 Armature-Magneto 691648 Screw (Brake) 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 691031 • Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 802592 Spark Plug 692017 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube...
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